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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.33, 22,450.81 and 10,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.33, 22,450.81 and 10,606.73 is: 14,637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.33 : 22,450.81 = 10,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.33/22,450.81 = 10,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.33x = 22,450.81 × 10,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.33x = 238,129,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,129,679.95/16,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,637.63

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